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Chris Stetson

Duluth,MN

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in fast-paced operations. Experienced with french and american cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in Fine dining and team development with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4

Years of Management experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Kitchi Gammi Club
Duluth, MN
04.2014 - Current
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Kept labor at or below 35% to support business profit targets.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.

Line Cook

Amazing Grace Cafe
Duluth, MN
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Prepared average of 150 orders each shift.

Line Cook

Valentini’s
Duluth, MN
02.2014 - 05.2015
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Education

High School Diploma -

Duluth East Highschool
Duluth, MN
2015

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Cooking Technique Demonstrations
  • Customer Service
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Menu Planning
  • Coordinating Kitchen Staff
  • Team Leadership
  • Price Negotiation
  • Decision Making
  • Inventory Management
  • Food and Beverage Service

Certification

  • ServeSafe Training - November 1st 2021- November 1st 2024

Timeline

Line Cook

Amazing Grace Cafe
02.2018 - 05.2018

Executive Chef

Kitchi Gammi Club
04.2014 - Current

Line Cook

Valentini’s
02.2014 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Duluth East Highschool

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